Opportunity Knocks: Switzerland-Rwanda Cooperation
Scholarships for 2026-2027
Advance Your Career with Swiss Government Scholarships
The Higher Education Council (HEC) has announced a
significant opportunity for Rwandan scholars: the Switzerland-Rwanda
Cooperation Scholarships for the academic year 2026-2027. This prestigious
program, offered by the Swiss Government, is designed to support advanced
studies and research at top Swiss Universities 1.
Key Scholarship Details
The scholarships are highly specialized, focusing on
advanced academic pursuits.
|
Detail |
Information |
|
Sponsoring Government |
Swiss Government |
|
Academic Year |
2026-2027 |
|
Application Deadline |
November 28th, 2025 |
|
Application Portal |
GO ESKAS portal (https://www.go.eskas.ch ) |
|
Official Information |
|
|
Issuing Authority |
Higher Education Council (HEC), Rwanda |
|
Date of Announcement |
September 16th, 2025 |
Available Programs and Duration
The scholarships are strictly limited to specific levels of
study, with a clear exclusion for lower academic levels for East African
students.
|
Program Type |
Duration |
Age Limit |
Exclusions |
|
Research Fellowships |
One year |
35 years |
Studies in fine arts |
|
PhD Studies |
Three years |
35 years |
Studies in fine arts |
|
Postdoctoral Studies |
One year |
No age limit |
Studies in fine arts |
Important Note: The Swiss Government does not offer
scholarships for Undergraduate and Master studies to East African students
through this program.
Eligibility and Application Process
Interested applicants must meet the age requirements (except
for Postdoctoral studies) and be prepared to submit their application
electronically before the deadline.
Application Steps:
1.Review Official Information: Candidates must first visit
the official Swiss Government website for detailed information on the
scholarships: www.sbfi.admin.ch/scholarships_eng.
2.Electronic Submission: Applications must be submitted
electronically via the dedicated GO ESKAS portal: https://www.go.eskas.ch.
3.Deadline Adherence: The absolute deadline for submission
is November 28th, 2025. Late applications will not be considered.
Further Information
For general information about studying and living in
Switzerland, applicants can consult the website: www.studyinswizrland.plus.
This is a highly competitive and specialized scholarship
opportunity. Prospective applicants are urged to begin the preparation of their
documents and research proposals immediately to ensure a complete and
compelling application is submitted by the deadline.
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